FWS-Gen Education Assistant

South Georgia Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

South Georgia Technical College in Americus invites applications for a Federal Work-Study Education Assistant. The student will perform clerical duties at the Americus campus, including filing, scanning, data entry, and general office support while delivering strong customer service.

Candidates must be enrolled for Fall 2026 with minimum credits, approved for Federal Student Aid, and eligible for the FWS program. Criminal background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Fall Semester 2026 for at least six (6) credit hours.
• Must be approved for Federal Student Aid for the applicable award year.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program.
• Must be making satisfactory academic progress.
• Must complete a criminal background check and/or credit check, if applicable.
• Must complete all required State of Georgia employment paperwork through the Human Resources Office before beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Filing
• Making copies
• Bulk scanning
• Data entry
• Word processing
• Faxing
• Shredding
• Running errands
• Typing
• Distributing memos
• Answering telephone calls
• Other clerical duties as assigned
• The student must have strong customer service and communication skills.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Enrollment in Fall 2026 for at least 6 credits

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

FWS-Gen Education Assistant

Agency

South Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000002960

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$10.00 PER HOUR.

Hours

THE STUDENT MAY WORK UP TO 20 HOURS PER WEEK. STUDENTS MAY NOT EXCEED 225 HOURS PER SEMESTER.

Job Description

Campus: Americus

Job Responsibilities

• filing
• making copies
• bulk scanning
• data entry
• word processing
• faxing
• shredding
• running errands
• typing
• distributing memos
• answering telephone calls
• other clerical duties as assigned

The student must have strong customer service and communication skills.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in Fall Semester 2026 for at least six (6) credit hours.
• Must be approved for Federal Student Aid for the applicable award year.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program.
• Must be making satisfactory academic progress.
• Must complete a criminal background check and/or credit check, if applicable.
• Must complete all required State of Georgia employment paperwork through the Human Resources Office before beginning work.
• Students may not begin working until all required hiring process has been completed and approved.

Background Requirements

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Reports To

Assigned Instructor

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Notice

Notice Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment with South Georgia Technical College.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About the State of Georgia

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.